Queen Elizabeth II has died — so what happens now?Specific dates have yet to be nailed down and planning is still underway, with answers expected in the coming days.
But established procedures and early press releases can help clear some of the fog from the commemorations to come. Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dead at 96 In Canada, the queen’s death marks the beginning of 10 days of mourning.Replete with special events, ceremonies and symbolic gestures, here’s what Canadians can expect in the days ahead.On Thursday, the day of the queen’s death, high-profile figures donned black clothing while flags across the country were lowered to half-mast.Flags will remain at half-mast across the country until sunset on the day of the funeral — with the exception of the day King Charles III is proclaimed.Within hours of the queen’s death, many political leaders issued statements and speeches expressing their sadness at the news.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon both gave short, heartfelt tributes.“She was one of my favourite people in the world and I will miss her so,” Trudeau said, speaking in a press conference on Thursday.Simon, meanwhile, shared a quote the queen had told her after her appointment as Governor General.“Her Majesty said to me, ‘be gentle with yourself,'” Simon said. “I have come to understand her words to mean that while we should work hard on the issues that matter, we should also take time to pause, to be patient, to lead with understanding and respect.”Before Thursday’s end, the Department of Canadian Heritage opened up a book of condolences so Canadians can share their memories of the queen and their sadness at her loss.Canadians can write a.